API fluid loss

November 6, 2016 By Lenin Diaz 10 Comments

A talk about API Fluid Loss

What FL is required and how it can be optimized? Conceptually, API fluid loss (FL) control is required every time there is a permeable formation. This creates a risk (A: can we quantify this risk?) of liquid phase filtration of the of the cement slurry. That, in consequence, creates a risk (B: can we quantify this […]

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